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Synopsis
*She is the greatest assassin her world has ever known. But where will her conscience, and her heart, lead her?* After a year of hard labor in the Salt Mines of Endovier, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien has won the king's contest to become the new royal assassin. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown – a secret she hides from even her most intimate confidantes.Keeping up the deadly charade-while pretending to do the king's bidding-will test her in frightening new ways, especially when she's given a task that could jeopardize everything she's come to care for. And there are far more dangerous forces gathering on the horizon -- forces that threaten to destroy her entire world, and will surely force Celaena to make a choice. Where do the assassin's loyalties lie, and who is she willing to fight for?
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Is Crown of Midnight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy romance features moderate violence including assassination attempts and combat, with some blood and death. Romantic content includes kissing and tension but remains closed-door, with mild language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the deadly assassin heroine torn between duty and her growing feelings as she navigates dangerous court politics and deadly secrets.